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  • #3706
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by bishalc7399 View Post
    It was clicked post the feat.
    Did you do 130 in an almost new bike?!
    https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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    • #3707
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by ayrus View Post
      Did you do 130 in an almost new bike?!
      I asked exactly the same thing. It wasn't answered then.
      My skin crawls to think about that.. [emoji28]
      Regards,
      Akash Yadav

      The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

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      • #3708
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

        I feel the run-in period is not just for the bike but also for the rider. To take it gentle at first to get used to the power and braking characteristics of the bike. Then gradually push the bike harder as you get more familiar with it.
        https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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        • #3709
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

          5 months old! Got it from Magnus showroom Vasai East, friendly staff and delivered a week before promised date.
          Did 1st service at 350 kms with oil change.
          Second service was done at 910 kms (bike was hardly used), no oil change. Will that cause any issues in future? Do i need to lube chain after every 1000 kms?
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          • #3710
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by vishu629 View Post
            5 months old! Got it from Magnus showroom Vasai East, friendly staff and delivered a week before promised date.
            Did 1st service at 350 kms with oil change.
            Second service was done at 910 kms (bike was hardly used), no oil change. Will that cause any issues in future? Do i need to lube chain after every 1000 kms?
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            I see you chose ABS version.
            Good choice and congrats [emoji106][emoji4]
            Depending on the conditions - a dusty or humid environment requires cleaning and lubing every 500-600 kms or when the chain looks drier than it should be.
            Make sure you change oil at regular intervals irrespective of the kms clocked(in your case its less hence the gyaan). If you ride less then every 6 months or so get the oil changed. Even when kept inside the whole assembly, the oil is prone to breaking.
            Regards,
            Akash Yadav

            The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

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            • #3711
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by ayrus View Post
              I feel the run-in period is not just for the bike but also for the rider. To take it gentle at first to get used to the power and braking characteristics of the bike. Then gradually push the bike harder as you get more familiar with it.
              Yeah absolutely right.

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              • #3712
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by ayrus View Post
                Did you do 130 in an almost new bike?!
                No it was done after first service post the odo clocked 800+ km. The mechanic suggested me to ride at 50-60 kmph and not to take on the hills before the first service.

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                • #3713
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by bishalc7399 View Post
                  No it was done after first service post the odo clocked 800+ km. The mechanic suggested me to ride at 50-60 kmph and not to take on the hills before the first service.
                  Don't push your bike to the max yet, it'll damage the engine.

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                  • #3714
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                    Thanks bro. Would love to have some more suggestions to make my riding more beautiful.

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                    • #3715
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by bishalc7399 View Post
                      It was clicked post the feat.
                      Thats scary dude, Hope you followed all safety precautions during your speed run.

                      In my opinion, the bike behaves best under braking and accelerating out of turns, I cannot comment on the top end speed as my bike is still in the run in period and I have not pushed it above 5000 rpm.

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                      • #3716
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                        Need some help with queries.

                        1. Is Saree guard Footrest available for this variant. If not, is it possible to make minor changes in the existing guard as I want it in any case. Anyone knows where can I get it in Pune.


                        2. What kind of care need to be taken to keep the bike shining.


                        3. I face cold start issue in the morning. Is it normal and is it ok to use choke. Sometimes I face issue to stalling/low rpm issue while starting the bike after 9-10 hrs.


                        4. Will the bike performance be affected if I soften the rear suspension by 1-2 step?

                        5. Did someone faced gear shifting issue in slow speed.

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                        • #3717
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by ayrus View Post
                          I feel the run-in period is not just for the bike but also for the rider. To take it gentle at first to get used to the power and braking characteristics of the bike. Then gradually push the bike harder as you get more familiar with it.
                          True that, sometimes I'm amazed at how far I can push my ride. It's the 10 year old bond that makes me believe in it & the reflexes are well tuned to it.

                          I'd never push a new ride like that.

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                          • #3718
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Zapps View Post
                            True that, sometimes I'm amazed at how far I can push my ride. It's the 10 year old bond that makes me believe in it & the reflexes are well tuned to it.

                            I'd never push a new ride like that.
                            My friend owns a Pulsar AS 200 with Euroslip(grip) tryes. Every time I ride it, its scary to go beyond 50 kmph due to its poor braking. For perspective, my Access 125 has better braking than the AS 200 and I'm more confident to push it to higher speeds and lean more in corners. (though it was never made for corners)

                            But my friend will do 70-80 kmph easily and make the bike come to a halt at will even if it skids a bit as if the bike was bound to him by some magic spell. When I asked him how he does that, he said "I know all the different ways in which my bike will skid under different road and braking conditions and hence I'm able to control it." He also continued to explain the 7 major types of skids of the bike.
                            https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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                            • #3719
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by ayrus View Post
                              My friend owns a Pulsar AS 200 with Euroslip(grip) tryes. Every time I ride it, its scary to go beyond 50 kmph due to its poor braking. For perspective, my Access 125 has better braking than the AS 200 and I'm more confident to push it to higher speeds and lean more in corners. (though it was never made for corners)

                              But my friend will do 70-80 kmph easily and make the bike come to a halt at will even if it skids a bit as if the bike was bound to him by some magic spell. When I asked him how he does that, he said "I know all the different ways in which my bike will skid under different road and braking conditions and hence I'm able to control it." He also continued to explain the 7 major types of skids of the bike.
                              Bro, I know the concept of habituation. My rear tyre since 2012 has been Ceat Gripp, curently Gripp XL. It has a good grip in off road kinda conditions. Is there some tire that can do on road wet grip + off-road.

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                              • #3720
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by ayrus View Post
                                My friend owns a Pulsar AS 200 with Euroslip(grip) tryes. Every time I ride it, its scary to go beyond 50 kmph due to its poor braking. For perspective, my Access 125 has better braking than the AS 200 and I'm more confident to push it to higher speeds and lean more in corners. (though it was never made for corners)

                                But my friend will do 70-80 kmph easily and make the bike come to a halt at will even if it skids a bit as if the bike was bound to him by some magic spell. When I asked him how he does that, he said "I know all the different ways in which my bike will skid under different road and braking conditions and hence I'm able to control it." He also continued to explain the 7 major types of skids of the bike.
                                Can you ask your friend how was he able to discover the various scenarios in which the bike skids or goes out of control.

                                Was it track days?
                                Was it just munchin miles?
                                Was it learning it the hard way? (Hopefully not)

                                My best bet is that it was a combination of all three but I'd like to get to know your friend's experience.

                                I hope to get to know my bike better every day. Lately, untimely rains in Mumbai have made me lose my confidence in TVS Remoras. (Yes, I had a fall).

                                Cheers.

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